HITRUST, a leading global authority in information security assurance, has unveiled its Cyber Threat Adaptive Quarterly Update for Q4 2024, marking a key milestone in cybersecurity resilience. The update confirms that HITRUST CSF® version 11.2 now addresses 100% of all applicable MITRE ATT&CK® techniques—underscoring the framework’s alignment with the real-world tactics and techniques employed by modern cyber adversaries.
Unlike typical threat intelligence reports that mainly focus on breach data and common attack strategies, HITRUST’s latest update emphasizes how its security controls perform in combating current cyber threats. This validation reinforces HITRUST CSF® as a proactive and comprehensive solution for organizations aiming to stay ahead in today’s evolving threat landscape.
The Cyber Threat Adaptive (CTA) program by HITRUST takes a structured approach to evaluating real-world threat intelligence, breach incidents, and attacker behaviors. This ongoing analysis ensures that the control requirements outlined in the HITRUST CSF remain aligned with and effective against the actual cyber threats organizations face today.
Highlights from the Q4 2024 Cyber Threat Adaptive Analysis
- HITRUST CSF version 11.2 successfully addresses 100% of all applicable MITRE ATT&CK® techniques, showcasing comprehensive threat coverage.
- 97% of these techniques are mitigated by multiple, distinct control requirements, promoting a layered defense strategy and minimizing reliance on any single control.
- The framework effectively counters 94% of Credential Access techniques, 92% of Exfiltration techniques, and 100% of Lateral Movement tactics — all commonly leveraged in high-profile cyber incidents.
- Over 30 control requirements were refined in 2024 as a result of CTA-driven evaluations, reinforcing alignment with evolving threats and reducing attacker dwell time.
- HITRUST maintains continuous surveillance of emerging attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), updating its control requirements each quarter to ensure organizations remain resilient against the latest threats.
These results go beyond standard compliance—they show that HITRUST-certified organizations are equipped with defenses aligned to real-world risks. It’s not just about following a framework; it’s about staying ahead with a system that adapts as threats evolve.
Why This Matters?
HITRUST takes a different path. It blends threat intelligence with validated controls to create an assurance program that’s constantly moving with the threat landscape. Rather than reacting to cyber challenges after the fact, HITRUST builds protection into its core—redefining how organizations approach security by continuing to:
- Targeted Controls – regularly reviewed and updated to stay effective against both current and evolving cyber threats
- Trusted Assurance – backed by uniform, thorough, and repeatable assessment processes
- Demonstrated Risk Reduction – less than 1% of HITRUST-certified organizations experienced breaches over the past two years
What is HITRUST?
HITRUST, a recognized leader in information security assurance, provides certification programs designed to apply and validate security, privacy, and AI controls. Drawing from more than 60 global standards and frameworks, HITRUST’s threat-adaptive approach ensures its solutions remain both relevant and dependable. Its offerings include a range of customizable assessments and certifications, a network of 100+ independent assessment partners, centralized quality assurance processes, streamlined reporting and certification, and a robust SaaS platform that powers the entire program. With over 17 years of industry leadership, HITRUST is trusted worldwide as the go-to solution for establishing, managing, and demonstrating strong security and compliance practices.
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